Key Points Painting antique or midcentury furniture can lower its value and hide original details.Paint can obscure intricate craftsmanship or natural wood grain, reducing a piece's unique appeal.Some ...

Just because you can paint something, doesn't mean you should. Anyone who has tried their hand at a DIY has likely learned this lesson the hard way. And nothing stirs up more heated debate in the ...

"It depends on the quality of the piece and of the painting," says Sophie Williamson. Practically speaking, this may be most significant if you're thinking you might offload the piece down the line.

There are a few good ways to ruin the original finish on an antique chair, and Karen Keane, CEO of Skinner Inc. in Boston, has seen them all. Karen has examined antique chairs that people have ...

A local vintage shop has been an inspiration for many of Danielle Todesco’s DIY projects. For this week’s DIY Friday with Danielle, she stopped by Windmill Vintage Designs and learned a painting ...

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